Nelson Mandela | 1994

Mandela casts his ballot April 27, 1994, during South Africa's first democratic election, marking the first time he -- or any black person in the country -- had been able to vote.

Mandela casts his ballot April 27, 1994, during South Africa's first democratic election, marking the first time he -- or any black person in the country -- had been able to vote. (Walter Dhladhla / AFP/Getty Images)

Mandela casts his ballot April 27, 1994, during South Africa's first democratic election, marking the first time he -- or any black person in the country -- had been able to vote.